Mixing Ink-Blended and Hot-Foiled Die Cuts | Steph Guse

Hello everyone, it's Steph here, and I'm thrilled to share a project with you for the first time on the blog! My card today mixes ink-blending and hot-foiled die cuts to create unique texture and depth on this pretty card.

I was so inspired by the brand-new, beautiful July release, as the products are perfect to use with this idea! 

*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.

How to create this card:

1. Use the Blushing Blooms Press Plate to hot foil a panel in Pastel Peach, Lavender, and Mint. 

2. Use the coordinating stencil and colour these images with Peach Fizz, Cherry Blossom, Soft Lilac, Candy Violet, Gathered Twig, Mint, Meadow, and Mermaid Cove.  

3. Use the Solid Hot Foil Plate to hot foil the negative foil sheets leftover from Step 1. 

4. Die cut all these panels using the coordinating Blushing Blooms die and set aside. 

5. Die cut a large circle using the second largest from the Blanket Stitched Circle die set. Then, lightly ink blend Cherry Blossom and Soft Lilac on either side. 

6. Cut an A2 white cardstock panel. Then, I used one of the bottle patterns from the Sippables Scenes stencils, along with Coral Reef, Soft Lilac, and Candy Violet, to create a fun swirl pattern on the top left and bottom right corners of the panel. 

7. Add foam adhesive to the circle and attach it to the center of the A2 panel.

8. Arrange Blushing Blooms die cuts on the circle, being sure to mix ink blended and foiled pieces to create depth and texture. Then attach with liquid glue and foam adhesive.

9. Stamp the sentiment from the Coastal Paradise stamp with Detail Black. Die cut it and two more for dimension. Adhere to the center of the circle with liquid glue. 

10. Add a few Dew Drops to complete the card.

I hope you try mixing and matching ink blended and foiled die cuts on your next card. Tag us on Instagram so we can see what you create!

Happy crafting!

-Steph